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  • Michael Otterstatter avatar

    Learn To Forgive Like Joseph

    Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Jul 20, 2001
    based on 154 ratings
     | 30,195 views

    By the grace of God Christians can learn to forgive others as Joseph forgave his brothers.

    “Do we have to forgive Timothy McVeigh?” That question was discussed on the John Erling show on 740 AM, KRMG. A wide range of answers were given to that question. Some said, “No.” Others said, “Yes.” The host said he didn’t want to forgive him. There was a caller who said that since Mr. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Charles Holt avatar

    All These Things Are Against Me

    Contributed by Charles Holt on Aug 8, 2001
    based on 39 ratings
     | 17,669 views

    This message focuses on Jacob’s complaint as seen in the title. We learn, as he learned, it was not so. Brief mention is made of Paul’s triumph over his difficulties. There are lessons and applications for our daily Christian walk.

    Charles W. Holt email: cholt@gt.rr.com ALL THESE THINGS ARE AGAINST ME By Charles W. Holt But I would ye should understand, brethren, that the things which happened unto me have fallen out rather unto the furtherance of the gospel; (Phil. 1:12) And Jacob their father said unto them, Me ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Tammy Garrison avatar

    Joseph, God, & Success Series

    Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Aug 18, 2001
    based on 70 ratings
     | 9,850 views

    How do you measure success? This sermon explores the contradiction in between the success God gives him and his position.

    Genesis 39:20-23 Bibliography: (www.sermonillustrator.com: success) Someone once asked Paul Harvey, the journalist and radio commentator, to reveal the secret of his success. “I get up when I fall down,” said Harvey. John D. Rockefeller Jr. remarked, “The secret of success is to do the common ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • E.T. Cummings avatar

    I'm 2 Legit 2 Quit

    Contributed by E.t. Cummings on Aug 21, 2001
    based on 127 ratings
     | 12,031 views

    This sermon allows young people to know that they can make it and they don’t have to give up.

    In our text today, we are dealing with Joseph and his family. We must go back to chapter 37 when Joseph dreams his dreams of greatness. In chapter 37 Joseph tells his brothers the dream. His brothers response to him in v.8 is, "Shall you indeed reign over us? Or shall you indeed have dominion ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • E.T. Cummings avatar

    Favor Ain't Fair

    Contributed by E.t. Cummings on Sep 4, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 35,097 views

    This message is to get the believer to understand there place in the kingdom of God...

    It is essential as well as imperative to know that today we are dealing with a subject that has been misconstrued by many. This subject has derived from the thoughts of those who spend lest time with God and more time with man. In understanding the subject for today, you as a believer must sit ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    United We Stand...

    Contributed by Johann Neethling on Sep 15, 2001
    based on 56 ratings
     | 3,558 views

    Spiritual implications for the church and nation of the terrorist attack on NYC, DC, and Pennsylvania.

    UNITED WE STAND 1. Play the song “We Pledge Allegiance” (Lee Greenwood: American Patriot) 2. My Brothers and Sisters, the unthinkable has happened. That which we never, in our wildest imaginations, would ever have dreamed could take place on U.S. soil, has ripped into the very soul and psyche of ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Morris Mott avatar

    What Was Meant For Will Be Turned For Our Good

    Contributed by Morris Mott on Sep 22, 2001
    based on 37 ratings
     | 5,153 views

    The tragedy of September 11, 2001 was intended to have a different outcome against the nation and the church. But what was intended for has been turned to our good.

    “What Was Meant For Will Be Turned For Our Good” Genesis 50:19-20 Text The Living Bible relays verse 20 in a powerful fashion. “As far as I am concerned, God turned into good what you meant for , …” (Genesis 50:20a TLB) When the ist attacked the WTC and the Pentagon on September 11, 2001, (as ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ronald Keller avatar

    When Hearts And Faces Are Sad Series

    Contributed by Ronald Keller on Sep 30, 2001
    based on 104 ratings
     | 4,323 views

    When the unthinkable happens...When tragedy strikes...When hearts and faces are sad--God NOTICES and cares for us, just as He did for Joseph.(2 Sundays After "911.")

    (Preached 2 Sundays After "911.") INTRODUCTION "Why are your faces so sad today?" The events of and since September 11 have had varying affects on all Americans. Most have been moved with a patriotic zeal that just a few years and weeks ago was thought not to be in vogue. The supply of ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Lynn Floyd avatar

    Handling Life's Curve Balls Series

    Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Oct 8, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 16,936 views

    We look at how Joseph handled the curve balls (life’s interuptions) thrown at him.

    Handling Life’s Curve Balls October 6, 2001 Intro: We have all had curve balls thrown at us in life. What is a curve ball? It is an unexpected interruption in the normal routine of life. It could be anything from your hard drive crashing 10 minutes before your deadline or a major tragedy falling ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Disciples Are Like Their Teacher ... They Forgive Series

    Contributed by Michael Mustian on Feb 13, 2002
    based on 23 ratings
     | 7,374 views

    This sermon is part of a series looking at four qualities of a disciple of Christ and focuses on forgiveness.

    Disciples Are Like Their Teacher … They Forgive Genesis 50:15-21; Matthew 18:25-35 I stumbled upon a copy of a letter that I had written back in college. It’s somewhat funny that I should find it now, because it tells of an event in my life that … well, I think I’ll just read it aloud to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Landry avatar

    Prepared For A Sinful World--Secure In God's Promise Series

    Contributed by Bruce Landry on Mar 10, 2002
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,525 views

    We will walk with Jacob’s family and view the faithful walk of young Joseph. His willingness to go when called of God--I pray that you and I are as willing to place ourselves in service to God and possible in harms way to fulfill God’s perfect will.

    Prepared for a Sinful World Resting Secure in God’s Promise Remembered in Trials DBF 3/10/02 Boy, when you live in a small community like Dillingham or Bristol Bay you can’t afford to lose any friends. What do you think you should do to keep your friends and family happy with you. *Keep ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Landry avatar

    Beware Your Lies Will Catch Up To You Series

    Contributed by Bruce Landry on Mar 16, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 15,884 views

    In Genesis Chapter 38 we will walk with Judah and see where deceit commited by him comes back to find him. Also discussed is the sins of a generation will be visited to the third and fourth generation and suggestions for dealing with this multigeneration

    Beware your Lies will catch up to you Character of Judah Caught in his own deceit You know all of us here in Dillingham have heard the story our elders tell of going to school barefooted, both ways uphill. Well maybe not that one. It could have been the six-foot rabbits or the one about the big ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prosper In Your Walk With God Series

    Contributed by Bruce Landry on Mar 23, 2002
    based on 15 ratings
     | 7,844 views

    We will walk with Joseph and see that God prospers all that he does. God seeks to prosper you and I in pursuit of HIS good and perfect will.

    Prosper in your walk with God Keep yourself from Temptations Keep faith in the times of False Accusations DBF 3/24/02 Genesis 39 Good morning and welcome to Dillingham Bible Fellowship this morning. Praise God for this is a day that the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it. Boy the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tammy Garrison avatar

    This Group Must Somehow Form A Family

    Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Apr 2, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 9,676 views

    This sermon explores ’family’ relationships through the Joseph’s reconciliation with his brothers. Because of his relationship with God, Joseph has decided to engage in his relationships differently.

    Bibliography: Culture Shifts, Lesson 6 What we have before us is a very touching scene. This family has hurt one another incredibly. Joseph’s story is one of the rich time honored stories that has been retold many times in life of the church. In recent years, an animated film about Joseph’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Bruce Landry avatar

    Seeing The Future Through The Eyes Of God Series

    Contributed by Bruce Landry on Apr 6, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 9,263 views

    This week we will walk with Joseph as he helps two of the Pharaoh’s servants interpret their dreams. One has success and fails to remember Joseph for two years, the other dies as God allows Joseph to interpret. God is our great interpretor--He alone kno

    Seeing the Future through the Eyes of God A. The Characters B. The confusion C. The clarification D. The conclusion DBF 4/7/02 Genesis 40 Boy the last few years in Bristol Bay have been really different. Four years ago there were little or no salmon that came in. There was so much doom and gloom ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist